Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado

Just two months after Paul DePodesta took over as the new president of baseball operations, the Colorado Rockies acquired two key pieces who have since become pillars of the lineup: Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield.

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Re-Ranking 5 First-Round Picks by the Rockies

The MLB Draft is truly just a big gamble. You really never know exactly what you are going to end up with. As we all know, hindsight is 20/20, and if we could only know then what we know now, the MLB Draft would be so much different.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / July 8

TJ Rumfield deserves more Rookie of the Year attention

One of the most exciting aspects of every Major League Baseball season is the influx of rookies across the game. We see top prospects fast-tracked to the big leagues, journeymen who have waited ages for their moment, and players from other professional leagues making their mark.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Infield errors lead to Dodgers' downfall against Rockies

The Colorado Rockies scored two runs on an eighth-inning bunt by Jake McCarthy and rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday, ending an 11-game road losing streak against Los Angeles.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Purple Row / July 8

The Rockies have a signature eighth inning and stun the Dodgers 4-3

The Colorado Rockies have lost 11 consecutive games at Dodger Stadium (that would be since September 21, 2024), and they came into tonight’s game looking to break that streak and avenge a heartbreaking loss from Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Hunter Goodman News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Hunter Goodman Reveals Reason Behind Late Scratch From Rockies Lineup

Hunter Goodman was scratched from the Colorado Rockies' lineup on Tuesday after revealing he jammed his wrist during a play at the plate in Monday night's 8-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 7

Rockies' Cole Carrigg Is Already Showing Why He's a Future Star

It's amazing when the bright lights aren't too bright for baseball's next stars. Cole Carrigg, who made his MLB debut just under a month ago for the Colorado Rockies, has already emerged as one of the best players on the team.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 7

How the Rockies Must Change Their Draft Philosophy This Year

The 2026 MLB Draft is coming in the next few days. Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta must be strategic and aggressive in taking things to the next level.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 7

The Rockies' Biggest Need in the MLB Draft Is Crystal Clear

There are no more headlines to write about how much the Colorado Rockies have struggled in the past few years. The storyline is worn out, but there is good news on the horizon.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 7

Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip

If you look up the definition of “punching bag” on the Merriam Webster website, you will find a description that says, “One who is routinely abused or defeated by another.” Next to that is a picture of the Colorado Rockies logo.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

TJ Shook News / Purple Row / July 7

TJ Shook reflects on his MLB debut

The Colorado Rockies have had eight rookies make their MLB debuts so far this year — five pitchers and three position players. One of the debuts was right-handed pitcher TJ Shook, a player the Rockies took in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft in December from the New York Mets.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 7

Rockies comeback falls short in 8-7 extra-innings loss to Dodgers

The “Rockies never say die!” attitude was alive and well on Monday night. Despite being down 6-1 after four innings, they chipped away at the lead to set up an exhilarating ninth inning where the Rockies scored three runs to send the game to extra innings — a first for the Dodgers in 2026.